Dustin A. Carlson, MD

Dustin A. Carlson, MD

4.9 
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Esophageal Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine and Public Health - 2009
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2012
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

409 Ratings

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and caring. He listens to all of your concerns and addresses them.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Very professional and personable

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April 09, 2024

5.0

My first time to meet Dr Carlson. Very detailed and he took time to explain the possible things happening in my body. He offered me to be in a study that I hope could really help me a lot. Very gentle and very empathetic. Dr [last name] who recommended me to him is such a nice one too. I only have phone consultation with him though. He was the one who directed me to go to Dr Carlson.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

He was kind and very informative. Answered all my questions and explained things very well.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He showed a lot of concern about my condition and was willing to try to resolve the issue with care

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Listens to the patient. Nice, approachable.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Listens to patients,questions, uses input from tests and patient Gets results

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Thorough with both question and answer dialogue. Patient with my request to explain or use layman's terms his professional suggestions and decided medical procedures.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Very thoughtful and professional

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carlson is very personable and stays abreast with new developments in the treatment of my problem. I appreciate both.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Felt he listened to me, looked at me while talking and wasn't in a hurry. And above all was knowledgeable about my rare disease

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had. Friendly and did not rush me during visit.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carlson was very professional, and he listened to my GI complaints and asked me pertinent questions. He prescribed me a new medication that has already improved my acid reflux, and I am scheduled to have an EGD and colonoscopy on [ ], 2024. I most definitely would recommend Dr. Carlson for GI care.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Exactly a doctor, professional and good person.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Very thorough in discussing my condition and possible routes of care

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February 23, 2024

5.0

very good explanation although it was in English he spoke to me very slowly and I was able to understand everything he told me in the procedures to follow

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February 18, 2024

5.0

He was friendly, thorough and thoughtful.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Positive attitude and focused on my health.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

He was a very kind doctor who was very thorough in his explanations before my endoscopy. I've only seen him once for the endoscope procedure.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carlson was very compassionate and listened to my concerns. Even though he didn't solve my problem at first sight he is determined to fix my swallowing problem!

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January 21, 2024

5.0

He was very caring and while listening to my health issues and set up a plan for diagnosis before I left his office. He took his time and was not in a rush while I was there for my appointment

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January 19, 2024

5.0

I liked him. He explained things thoroughly

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Good communication

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Took his time with me

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December 19, 2023

5.0

We only had a phone call, but he asked a lot of questions and provided the reasons why he was asking them. This provided background and what I can assist with in determining thr root cause and possible solution.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

He's informative and friendly.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Awesome, Outstanding,

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable in his area of expertise

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Very nice Doctor compared to some past I've seen. He listened to all I have to say and then gave his professional opinion on how we would proceed with my issues and concerns.

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November 14, 2023

4.0

Seems like a nice, very qualified doctor at this point. He was reassuring.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carlson is a very good doctor. He explains things to you so that you can understand. He also listens to your questions and answers them.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carlson seemed to be patient and attentive to my illness.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Carlson is amazing! I have never had a doctor address these concerns as he does. He takes time to listen to my concerns and doesn't just give me the usual "loose weight etc". I feel heard and listened too. I genuinely feel like he is collaborating with me for my care and not just talking to at me.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

He is very friendly, kind and easy to talk to. He explained the procedure very well and asked if I had any questions and answer them accordingly. He had a great team working with him during my procedure. He made sure everyone introduce themselves and their roles which is very nice.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

I liked the way I was treated.

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October 18, 2023

4.0

Attentive, informative...

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Great experience.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Explaining everything very well

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October 14, 2023

5.0

He was very congenial, kind, prompt, thorough, just great as was the other doctor who assisted him

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October 10, 2023

5.0

He is the most kind and compassionate Doctor, always going above and beyond.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and takes time to explain everything

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October 04, 2023

5.0

He was very friendly and professional! Excellent bed side manner and willing to listen and welcomed questions.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

He has developed the treatment plan which provided positive results.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Carlson and his assistant were not only very knowledgeable in their field , they really took the time to listen and addressed any concerns/questions I had, while keeping an open mind, which I really appreciated. Both were lovely people.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

He is a very nice Dr

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carlson was professional, thorough, informative, patient and kind.

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Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Medpace, Inc.
  • Medtronic, Inc.

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  • Medtronic, Inc.

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